Integrative Therapists in Watsonville, CA
Charlotte Warren
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
We are not defined by what has happened to us, but what we choose to become in response to it. I see therapy as a very collaborative process; I aim to assist clients in walking their path to healing and wellness while striving to allow them to teach me about who they are and what they may need. My approach to therapy is integrative and humanistic; tailored to the needs and preferences of each individual, and in support of their desired goals. I am currently on sabbatical for the time being but accepting clients to be added to my running waitlist upon my return.
We are not defined by what has happened to us, but what we choose to become in response to it. I see therapy as a very collaborative process; I aim to assist clients in walking their path to healing and wellness while striving to allow them to teach me about who they are and what they may need. My approach to therapy is integrative and humanistic; tailored to the needs and preferences of each individual, and in support of their desired goals. I am currently on sabbatical for the time being but accepting clients to be added to my running waitlist upon my return.
Kristina Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
The flexibility of Integrative Therapy enables me to combine treatment strategies from an array of psychotherapy practices to best fit each client’s uniquely personal motivation for change.
My name is Kristina Alexander, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing therapy in California via telehealth. I offer therapy and communication coaching to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan for a range of presenting issues and concerns. Using an Integrative therapeutic approach, I seek to empower clients as they work through their challenges towards meaningful change and emotional wellness.
The flexibility of Integrative Therapy enables me to combine treatment strategies from an array of psychotherapy practices to best fit each client’s uniquely personal motivation for change.
My name is Kristina Alexander, and I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) providing therapy in California via telehealth. I offer therapy and communication coaching to individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan for a range of presenting issues and concerns. Using an Integrative therapeutic approach, I seek to empower clients as they work through their challenges towards meaningful change and emotional wellness.
Cynthia Young
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
As a clinician, I utilize an integrative approach including Person-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused, Gestalt, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I like to take a comprehensive, collaborative approach to treatment and focus on building a professional and positive relationship versus treating a diagnosis. To me, it is important to build a genuine relationship based on trust, openness and honesty, that emphasizes meeting the client where they’re at. I believe the client is an expert in their own lives and my role is to help them become a healthier, happier version of themselves.
Darcy Cavanaugh
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
I work with an integrative approach, combining evidence-based therapies such as mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and a somatic focus on trauma and recovery.
So glad that you are here. Whether you are struggling with something that has recently arisen, or are ready to dive into healing the past, I am here to support you in your journey. I am a Somatic based psychotherapist who works to integrate trauma through safely accessing the body and mind. LGBTQIA affirmative and diversity oriented, I aim to address underlying systems of power within and surrounding each of us. In doing so, I work in a way that supports and nurtures whatever shows up.
I work with an integrative approach, combining evidence-based therapies such as mindfulness, Internal Family Systems, and a somatic focus on trauma and recovery.
So glad that you are here. Whether you are struggling with something that has recently arisen, or are ready to dive into healing the past, I am here to support you in your journey. I am a Somatic based psychotherapist who works to integrate trauma through safely accessing the body and mind. LGBTQIA affirmative and diversity oriented, I aim to address underlying systems of power within and surrounding each of us. In doing so, I work in a way that supports and nurtures whatever shows up.
Olivia Winter
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
Waitlist for new clients
I believe healing is possible, and there is a path back to your truest self. The pain of life’s stressful, traumatic, and mental or physical health experiences might nudge you to mask, lash out, shut down, or use other creative strategies to survive. I’ve found that cultivating self-compassion and curious attention toward painful experience gradually gives way to spaciousness, growth, and peace. I welcome adults, teens, and children from all walks of life, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive, etc) identities.
I believe healing is possible, and there is a path back to your truest self. The pain of life’s stressful, traumatic, and mental or physical health experiences might nudge you to mask, lash out, shut down, or use other creative strategies to survive. I’ve found that cultivating self-compassion and curious attention toward painful experience gradually gives way to spaciousness, growth, and peace. I welcome adults, teens, and children from all walks of life, including LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, and neurodiverse (Autism, ADHD, Highly Sensitive, etc) identities.
Dr. Travis Shubeck
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
I invite collaboration and bring warmth to the therapeutic relationship. I embrace the view that people are inherently good, but that life events and trauma can cause us to become stuck in potentially harmful loops that impact ourselves and others. These loops represent a necessary method of coping with difficult experiences, while calling out for a deeper desire to change. Therapeutic guidance empowers us to find which doors to walk through that will disrupt maladaptive patterns and help the person relinquish distorted thoughts, learn from challenging emotions, and ultimately thrive.
I invite collaboration and bring warmth to the therapeutic relationship. I embrace the view that people are inherently good, but that life events and trauma can cause us to become stuck in potentially harmful loops that impact ourselves and others. These loops represent a necessary method of coping with difficult experiences, while calling out for a deeper desire to change. Therapeutic guidance empowers us to find which doors to walk through that will disrupt maladaptive patterns and help the person relinquish distorted thoughts, learn from challenging emotions, and ultimately thrive.
Sheri Sohriakoff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
Waitlist for new clients
Your experience makes sense, there is nothing wrong with you, and healing is possible. I see therapy as a supportive space where you can find your inner voice and practice living in alignment with your authentic self. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or other mental health issues, therapy will be a collaborative process. Our sessions will support you in developing skills, learning how to manage your emotions and feeling a greater sense of calm within yourself and in relationships.
Your experience makes sense, there is nothing wrong with you, and healing is possible. I see therapy as a supportive space where you can find your inner voice and practice living in alignment with your authentic self. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or other mental health issues, therapy will be a collaborative process. Our sessions will support you in developing skills, learning how to manage your emotions and feeling a greater sense of calm within yourself and in relationships.
Cas Chamberlain
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
My specialty is supporting humans on their path of healing and thriving. I offer a safe space to explore all parts of yourself so you can uncover deeper meaning and access inner peace. I work in the realms of intimacy/relationships, managing stress and anxiety, personal growth, adult ADHD, healing from trauma, holistic wellness (mind/body/spirit) and integrating expanded states of consciousness (spiritual, psychedelic). My clients are often free-thinkers, seekers, passionate and sensitive souls, trying to find balance. I work with individuals and couples in creating more balanced and fulfilling lives.
My specialty is supporting humans on their path of healing and thriving. I offer a safe space to explore all parts of yourself so you can uncover deeper meaning and access inner peace. I work in the realms of intimacy/relationships, managing stress and anxiety, personal growth, adult ADHD, healing from trauma, holistic wellness (mind/body/spirit) and integrating expanded states of consciousness (spiritual, psychedelic). My clients are often free-thinkers, seekers, passionate and sensitive souls, trying to find balance. I work with individuals and couples in creating more balanced and fulfilling lives.
Maria F. Pryce Echeverry
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
From authenticity, compassion, and loving-kindness, I offer you a safe place to be heard and understood. Then together we can create strategies to manage your emotions, have meaningful relationships, and enjoy more your life. As a bilingual/bi-cultural psychotherapist, I can relate to ethnic and racial discrimination.
From authenticity, compassion, and loving-kindness, I offer you a safe place to be heard and understood. Then together we can create strategies to manage your emotions, have meaningful relationships, and enjoy more your life. As a bilingual/bi-cultural psychotherapist, I can relate to ethnic and racial discrimination.
River Krimmer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
Humans are creatures of habit, but not all habits support us in being the best versions of ourselves. Want to feel better? Want to do better? Want to feel like you are thriving and not just surviving? Learn more tools for speaking, listening, feeling, experiencing and healing. Feel more calm and increase your sense of connection to yourself, family and friends. Learn how fear can be overcome through strategic action and utilizing growth mindset strategies.
Humans are creatures of habit, but not all habits support us in being the best versions of ourselves. Want to feel better? Want to do better? Want to feel like you are thriving and not just surviving? Learn more tools for speaking, listening, feeling, experiencing and healing. Feel more calm and increase your sense of connection to yourself, family and friends. Learn how fear can be overcome through strategic action and utilizing growth mindset strategies.
Jessica Lee Murphy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you find it challenging to set boundaries to take important time for self care? Do you struggle with insecurities? anxiety? Or compromised health stemming from the demands put upon you? If so, I have special affinity for helping people like you heal and create space for more peace and ease in your life. My approach is grounded in mindful awareness, somatic modalities and parts work. Sessions are held in nature whenever applicable.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed? Do you find it challenging to set boundaries to take important time for self care? Do you struggle with insecurities? anxiety? Or compromised health stemming from the demands put upon you? If so, I have special affinity for helping people like you heal and create space for more peace and ease in your life. My approach is grounded in mindful awareness, somatic modalities and parts work. Sessions are held in nature whenever applicable.
Manasa Grossman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
Life can feel hard sometimes. You may be feeling stuck; struggling in your relationships or work, drowning in hopelessness, exhausted by the relentlessness of your thoughts or behaviors, overwhelmed by your worries, consumed by sadness or plagued by low self-esteem or poor body image. You know you can’t keep living this way. You want to have thriving relationships, confidence, joy and an ease to your days. You have the innate wisdom and knowing that will guide you towards healing, as I walk alongside you on this journey of self-exploration and empowerment. You have the potential to be whole, healthy and happy.
Life can feel hard sometimes. You may be feeling stuck; struggling in your relationships or work, drowning in hopelessness, exhausted by the relentlessness of your thoughts or behaviors, overwhelmed by your worries, consumed by sadness or plagued by low self-esteem or poor body image. You know you can’t keep living this way. You want to have thriving relationships, confidence, joy and an ease to your days. You have the innate wisdom and knowing that will guide you towards healing, as I walk alongside you on this journey of self-exploration and empowerment. You have the potential to be whole, healthy and happy.
Angela Vincent
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
It's not easy being human and you aren't meant to navigate life alone. Living in the modern world it's easy to lose connection to yourself, others, and nature. You might suffer from anxiety, depression, physical pain or a general lack of purpose and joy. With a busy life, you often can’t pause long enough to reflect and make the changes you most need to make. You want to heal so you can live into your soul's unique purpose and want to make the time for soulful exploration and personal growth. The good news is, psychotherapy (literally meaning "soul healing"), has its root in this powerful work and you don't have to do it alone.
It's not easy being human and you aren't meant to navigate life alone. Living in the modern world it's easy to lose connection to yourself, others, and nature. You might suffer from anxiety, depression, physical pain or a general lack of purpose and joy. With a busy life, you often can’t pause long enough to reflect and make the changes you most need to make. You want to heal so you can live into your soul's unique purpose and want to make the time for soulful exploration and personal growth. The good news is, psychotherapy (literally meaning "soul healing"), has its root in this powerful work and you don't have to do it alone.
Xander Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076 (Online Only)
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Michelle Moses LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Watsonville, CA 95076
Pandemic. War. Existential shock; we can feel lack in our joy and our vitality; we feel overwhelm in body, mind and spirit. We can’t sleep, our relationships don’t feel right and we feel lost in the huge and scary waves of fear and worry about the past, the future and our survival...there is hope! we partner in practices to find compassion and radical acceptance; we dedicate space to cultivate and nourish the growth mindset and ourselves deeply— I hold sacred and safe spaces for womxn who feel stuck in fear and overwhelm so they can reboot and reconnect with their body wisdom and become the best version of themselves. regardless.
Pandemic. War. Existential shock; we can feel lack in our joy and our vitality; we feel overwhelm in body, mind and spirit. We can’t sleep, our relationships don’t feel right and we feel lost in the huge and scary waves of fear and worry about the past, the future and our survival...there is hope! we partner in practices to find compassion and radical acceptance; we dedicate space to cultivate and nourish the growth mindset and ourselves deeply— I hold sacred and safe spaces for womxn who feel stuck in fear and overwhelm so they can reboot and reconnect with their body wisdom and become the best version of themselves. regardless.
Sarita Jessica Benn-Towle
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA, CMT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Watsonville, CA 95076
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Kelly Jo Sumner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
At Lumenate Integrative Therapy we provide a safe, therapeutic space to address your specific concerns.
We all possess the innate potential for healing and transformation. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to address personal, relational, or mental health concerns and provides valuable support in your journey towards greater wellbeing. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating personal insight and growth, and strengthening their relationships. I believe that genuineness, empathy, and collaboration are cornerstones of successful therapy and provide a welcoming and inclusive space where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self.
At Lumenate Integrative Therapy we provide a safe, therapeutic space to address your specific concerns.
We all possess the innate potential for healing and transformation. Therapy offers a unique opportunity to address personal, relational, or mental health concerns and provides valuable support in your journey towards greater wellbeing. I support individuals, couples, and families in cultivating personal insight and growth, and strengthening their relationships. I believe that genuineness, empathy, and collaboration are cornerstones of successful therapy and provide a welcoming and inclusive space where you feel comfortable bringing your whole self.
Veronica Rose Varner
Associate Clinical Social Worker, ASW
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95001
Welcome! I commend your strength in taking this step. As a therapist, I believe my role is to serve as a mirror that reflects all of your strengths and humanity. As relational beings, we hurt, heal, and grow through relationships; the therapeutic relationship is no different. I foster a safe space to explore and understand your patterns and experiences. We look towards the present to find what you would like to change to step further into your authenticity and fullness. Together we cultivate the tools and skills that will help you find healing and ease.
Welcome! I commend your strength in taking this step. As a therapist, I believe my role is to serve as a mirror that reflects all of your strengths and humanity. As relational beings, we hurt, heal, and grow through relationships; the therapeutic relationship is no different. I foster a safe space to explore and understand your patterns and experiences. We look towards the present to find what you would like to change to step further into your authenticity and fullness. Together we cultivate the tools and skills that will help you find healing and ease.
Joel Stiles
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Aptos, CA 95003
Often life presents us with difficulties and painful challenges. I can help whether your intention is to heal from past or current emotional struggles or to improve relationships. Together we can explore your strengths as well as your difficulties to find solutions. I work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships and improve communication. I have a strong appreciation for diversity and believe each individual has unique gifts. I am skilled in responding to your individual needs with compassion and respect.
Often life presents us with difficulties and painful challenges. I can help whether your intention is to heal from past or current emotional struggles or to improve relationships. Together we can explore your strengths as well as your difficulties to find solutions. I work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships and improve communication. I have a strong appreciation for diversity and believe each individual has unique gifts. I am skilled in responding to your individual needs with compassion and respect.
Allyson Cumella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACSW
Not Verified Not Verified
La Selva Beach, CA 95076
Ever feel like you're not living your best life? Or struggle with the idea of what your life ‘should’ look like? It is the heart of my work to help create a space that will allow you to stop 'should-ing' yourself and encourage you to start truly living! With the use of a nonjudgmental, compassionate, affective approach, you can learn to refrain from judging yourself for what your life should look like, & instead, open up to the possibility of what your life could look like. By learning to live in the moment, you can increase your mental agility and learn to better regulate your emotions.
Ever feel like you're not living your best life? Or struggle with the idea of what your life ‘should’ look like? It is the heart of my work to help create a space that will allow you to stop 'should-ing' yourself and encourage you to start truly living! With the use of a nonjudgmental, compassionate, affective approach, you can learn to refrain from judging yourself for what your life should look like, & instead, open up to the possibility of what your life could look like. By learning to live in the moment, you can increase your mental agility and learn to better regulate your emotions.
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Integrative Therapists
What is integrative therapy?
Integrative therapy is a type of therapy that combines ideas and techniques from different therapeutic approaches depending on the needs of the individual client. By merging elements of different treatments, an integrative therapist aims to offer a more flexible approach than those who practice just one type of therapy.
How does integrative therapy work?
Integrative therapy approaches a client’s mental, physical, and emotional health in a holistic way to discover the sources of their unhealthy behavior patterns or other challenges and considers the approach most likely to lead to improvement. Among the techniques an integrative therapist may practice are cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, art or music therapy, psychodynamic therapy, breathwork, family systems therapy, gestalt therapy, and trauma-informed therapy. An integrative therapist regularly evaluates the client’s progress and is prepared to pivot to a different approach if progress stalls.
How long does integrative therapy last?
As with most forms of talk therapy, there is no set duration or end point for integrative therapy; people who find they are making progress typically continue until they feel they’ve addressed the issues that spurred them to seek treatment. New patients should understand that it may take some time for a therapist to land on a treatment approach that best meets their needs, but once they do, they should expect sessions to extend for a number of months, typically including at least 12 sessions.
How effective is integrative therapy?
There are hundreds of types of talk therapy, and research shows that while they vary in form, goals, and frequency, many if not all can produce similarly successful outcomes. But a single approach does not always deliver the greatest, or speediest, benefit, and so even therapists primarily trained in one model will use tools, language, techniques, or exercises from others to shape an effective treatment plan.